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The seats to watch in NSW, part IV: the rest
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The regions we've looked at so far, covering 37 of New South Wales's 93 seats, include the majority of those that will be worth watching on Saturday. A lot of the rest are Coalition-held, and there's really no need to worry about any of them this time: a contrast to the last three elections, in each of which the opposition had to spend resources defending its own seats as well as trying to make gains on the government.
But there are also some interesting seats sprinkled around the rest of the state. Here are 10 to add to your list, arranged roughly from north to south.
Tamworth: Independent Peter Draper holds this northern provincial seat (profiled in today's Herald) by 24.9% against Labor, but only 4.8% against his real opponents, the Nationals. With the size of the overall swing to the opposition this will be a tough ask for him to hold, although the advantage of incumbency in the bush shouldn't be underestimated. In other independent-related action, Richard Torbay's big majority should see him through in neighboring Northern Tablelands, while by contrast Dubbo, where the Nats came within a few hundred votes last time, is likely to one of the first to go.
Port Macquarie: Based on the north coast city of the same name, Rob Oakeshott's old seat looks like being another independent loss. Peter Besseling has a margin of 4.5% against the Nationals, and some of the anger against Labor will inevitably rub off on him; the size of the swing could be an interesting pointer to Oakeshott's fate when it comes to a federal poll. As in many places, the Coalition agreement keeps the Liberals away from this seat, even though it is far removed from the rural Nationals' heartland.
Bathurst: Immediately west of the Blue Mountains, covering Bathurst, Lithgow and surrounding areas, this is one of Labor's few country seats. With a margin of 13% and a sitting member (Gerard Martin) who is pulling the plug, it's another likely opposition gain; the flip side of strong support for incumbents in places such as this is that seats frequently change hands when their MP retires. Although Lithgow is strongly working-class, the rest of the seat is not naturally good Labor territory.
Strathfield: At the western end of Sydney's inner-west region, Strathfield is held for Labor by my friend Virginia Judge with a margin of 15.1%. Since that's about the swing most polls are tipping, this could be a close result; demographic change in the area seems to be working in Labor's favor, but it's a tough year to be a Labor minister no matter where your seat is. Neighboring Drummoyne, on just 7.6%, will already have been written off.
Marrickville: Inner west; the heavily gentrified suburbs immediately south-west of the city, held by deputy premier Carmel Tebbutt. Labor's margin here against the Liberals is a more-than-healthy 31.2%, but the problem is the Greens: the margin against them is only 7.5%. Controversial for their opposition to Israel as well as general neo-stalinist tendencies, the Greens are nonetheless heavy favorites if Labor is doing as badly as the polls suggest. Marrickville would therefore join neighboring Balmain, which on 3.7% is a near certainty to go Green.
Heffron: Embattled premier Kristina Keneally holds inner-city Heffron, immediately south of Sydney CBD, with a margin of 23.7%. In a normal election and against an average Labor candidate this would be a serious target for the Greens (they had 19.7% of the primaries here in 2007); as it is, they and the Liberals will split the anti-Labor vote and probably let Keneally back, although it will certainly be worth watching.
Maroubra: Sydney's eastern suburbs, at the southern and less-affluent end; Labor is sitting on a 16.1% margin. This seat sits within federal Kingsford-Smith, and Michael Feneley, the Liberal candidate who did well there last year, is now taking on sitting member Michael Daley, one of the ALP leadership hopefuls. Very much a contest to watch; Labor needs to hold the line in seats such as this to preserve some credibility. They have pretty much conceded more Liberal-friendly Coogee (7.2%) to the north.
Wollongong: Based on its namesake city; Labor-held on 25.3%, which would usually be considered rock-solid. Labor is on the nose in the whole region though, and independent candidate Graham Bradbery is given a serious chance of winning. Neighboring Keira (22%), in Wollongong's northern suburbs, should be secure, although in this climate who knows?
Kiama: At the southern end of the Illawarra region, Kiama was considered marginal in 2007, but Labor's Matt Brown gained a 3.7% swing in his favor to give him a current margin of 12%. Since then, however, he lost his ministry in one of the more unedifying of Labor's many scandals, so it's unlikely he'll be able to stand out against the tide this time.
Monaro: Stretching from south of Goulburn to the Snowy Mountains, Monaro (6.3%) is noteworthy as being the only Labor seat with a single-figure margin that anyone thinks they might hold. Incumbent Steve Whan won it from the Nationals in 2003 and seems to have built up a strong personal following, so he may just be able to hang on. Consisting largely of urban Queanbeyan, this is another seat that the Liberals might have had a better chance in than the Nationals.
So in total? I count about a dozen seats Labor can be confident of holding, and another 20-odd in which they still have a fighting chance. A good result for the government would put it in the high 20s — a Coalition majority somewhere about 27 — but it's easy to imagine Labor dropping to about 15, giving Barry O'Farrell a majority pushing 50. This is going to be one to tell your grandchildren about.
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"Controversial for their … general neo-stalinist tendencies"
No bias there then.
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Matt Brown… "one of the more unedifying of Labor's many scandals"??? Alleged boisterous behaviour at a private party - with no complaint being made.


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TICONDEROGA - Ticonderoga Middle School students have been assigned to read at least one book, which was provided by their teachers with help from International Paper Foundation's literacy program, this summer.
Each student was given a book to read, chosen by their teacher, that they will have for English Language Arts in September.
In addition to the books, the students also received suggested reading lists of other books that they might enjoy, along with a place to record these books and the times and dates of when the Black Watch Memorial Library is open and when the Essex County Bookmobile is in the area.
Students have already received a preview from their future teachers as to what is expected of them in September along with suggestions about note-taking. Notes may also be collected and added to their first grade in the fall.
The incoming sixth graders will be reading The Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell, which was selected by their teacher, Laurie Kiely.
Kyle Lang's incoming seventh grade students have chosen books from his classroom library.
Virginia Morse chose Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelson for the incoming eight graders.
If there is a student who plans to transfer to the middle school this fall, there are extra copies in the middle school's main office that students may pick up so that they will be prepared in September.
New this year is the option to download eAudiobooks from the public library onto MP3 players.
Mary Lavarnway, the school library media specialist, wrote the original grant to coincide with New York State's regulations for mandated summer reading.
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For hundreds of years, the beautiful alpine region of Piedmont in north-west Italy has been producing excellent quality red wines, and some of the most characterful sparkling white wines to have ever come out of the Old World. The region is dominated by the mighty Alps which form the border between Italy, France and Switzerland, and the Moscato grapes that are grown in the foothills of this mountain range carry much of the Alps' flavors in their fruit, and are fed by crystal clear mountain waters. However, it is the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which are the real stars of this region, and the highly respected wineries which cover much of Piedmont have generations of experience when it comes to processing and aging these grape varietals to produce the superb wines which come out of appellations such as Barolo and Barberesco.
It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.


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We're heading back to Portugal on 8th November.
I debated driving across France vs the Ferry to Santander.
I always much prefer the ferry. It's only 24 hours, clocks up zero miles on the van, I can get a nice nights sleep in the cabin, and we arrive midday in Santander all refreshed. We wouldn't miss that much driving across France. It's late Autumn and we've seen the highlights before.
I live in Cornwall, so would normally take the ferry from Plymouth. However the Plymouth ferries strunning in October, and we're traveling in November. Also Abby is visiting friends in Brighton before we leave, so leaving from Portsmouth is not a problem.
The costs for driving across France start in Portsmouth, as this is where the Santander ferry leaves from, and so is the common place to measure the journey from. Santander is the destination of the ferry, and so I must measure the road trip to there.
Driving across France, using toll roads
Whilst the French toll roads cost a resonable amount, espeically if you are used to the free UK roads, I think they save quite a bit of time. My van is fairly quick, but doesnt like being thrown into endless roundabouts and French villages. I'd rather drive in a striaght lin
Portsmouth to Dover |
£20.00 |
Ferry |
£32.00 |
Dunkurque to Santander Fuel |
£150.00 |
Dunkurque to Santander Toll |
£100.00 |
Total |
£302.00 |
Driving across France, not using toll roads
Using the free French roads takes about 25% - 50% more time, depending on your trip, driving style and vehicle. Of course the fuel costs are higher, but there are no toll charges. I am not keen on this option as it takes so long, and requires driving through so many villages.
Portsmouth to Dover |
£20.00 |
Ferry |
£32.00 |
Dunkurque to Bilboa Fuel |
£170.00 |
Total |
£222.00 |
Ferry from Portsmouth to Santander
Portsmouth to Santander |
£334.00 |
Simple. 1 price. Portsmouth to Santander, delivered, refreshed and not having driven. The cost is not much more than driving with toll roads, and I'm happy to pay the extra £30.
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LETTER: Pray that the court will defend marriage
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On March 26-27 the Supreme Court is going to hear arguments, and issue a ruling in June, on same-sex marriage.
In 1996 Congress passed the Defense of Marriage Act by 342 to 67, and President Clinton signed it into law. Two years ago President Obama instructed the Department of Justice to no longer defend this ruling and law.
I'm reminded of Jesus' victory over Satan on the Mount of Temptation. The Bible says Satan left him for a season, meaning he would come back, and he did. History tells us that those wanting to do their own thing will keep coming back.
So Christians need to pray for nine justices and for those who will present oral testimony before them. Then we need to pray for God's will to be done.
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The Hogwarts's Waterfall is a waterfall near the Hogwarts Castle which flows into a river and can be seen from the Quidditch Pitch. In 1995, Harry Potter came out near here to reflect on the fact that Voldemort had returned.[1]
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The worldwide airline network and the dispersal of exotic species: 2007–2010
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International air travel has played a significant role in driving recent increases in the rates of biological invasion and spread of infectious diseases. By providing high speed, busy transport links between spatially distant, but climatically similar regions of the world, the worldwide airline network (WAN) increases the risks of deliberate or accidental movements and establishment of climatically sensitive exotic organisms. With traffic levels continuing to rise and climates changing regionally, these risks will vary, both seasonally and year-by-year. Here, detailed estimates of air traffic trends and climate changes for the period 2007-2010 are used to examine the likely directions and magnitudes of changes in climatically sensitive organism invasion risk across the WAN. Analysis of over 144 million flights from 2007-2010 shows that by 2010, the WAN is likely to change little overall in terms of connecting regions with similar climates, but anticipated increases in traffic and local variations in climatic changes should increase the risks of exotic species movement on the WAN and establishment in new areas. These overall shifts mask spatially and temporally heterogenous changes across the WAN, where, for example, traffic increases and climatic convergence by July 2010 between parts of China and northern Europe and North America raise the likelihood of exotic species invasions, whereas anticipated climatic shifts may actually reduce invasion risks into much of eastern Europe.


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-01-19-2010 #1
Question: Is there a scenario where the Rams take a QB first overall?
Let me preface this by saying that I was thinking about the Rams' options with their first round pick, and as I continued to think about the possibilities, a thought occurred to me. I don't know if it's a good thought, I don't know if it's an accurate thought. I'm not even sure I completely agree with it myself. But it's something that crossed my mind that I wanted to get some input on.
Here's the question: Is there a scenario in which the Rams take a quarterback with the first overall pick in this draft?
To some, the answer is no way – Suh is the pick the whole way. To others, the answer is absolutely – if the Rams think Clausen or Bradford are franchise-caliber quarterbacks, they should take them without question. So obviously there's a scenario where it could happen, right?
Anything's possible in the draft, so the Rams certainly could take a quarterback with the first overall pick. But consider this - Ndamukong Suh is highly regarded around the league. More than anyone else, he's viewed as the best overall prospect in this class. In talks with NFL front office personnel, Peter King reported that many felt Suh was the best defensive prospect to come out in quite some time. Some have gone so far as to compare him to Reggie White.
That's lofty praise, and it's the kind of praise that makes you believe teams will be willing to trade up to the first overall pick when normally such talk would be pretty ridiculous. The team that some Rams fans have their eyes on is Tampa Bay. As trading partners, the Bucs make sense for a couple of reasons.
One, the main reason trading down is so hard is because it takes two teams to pull it off. But Tampa looks like an ideal partner. Picking third in the draft, Tampa is desperate for help at the DT position. And it's very likely that they could miss out on both of the top tackles, if the Rams select Suh and the Detroit Lions select Oklahoma lineman Gerald McCoy. Now, this appears to be a rather deep class at the defensive tackle position. The Buccaneers are also a team trying to rebuild themselves into a contender, so they're not going to mortgage the stadium in order to move up and take Suh. But I have little doubt that they'd be interested in trading something in order to move up and take such a highly regarded player.
Two, and more importantly to the Rams, neither the Buccaneers nor the Lions will have any interest in drafting a quarterback with their first pick. Both took quarterbacks in the first round of last year's draft, so they're set at the position. If the Rams are determined to select either Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen or Oklahoma's Sam Bradford as their first round pick, they can afford to swap picks with Tampa Bay and will in all likelihood still have their choice of quarterbacks at that spot. Moving down further than third jeopardizes their chances though, as Washington picks fourth and could look for Jason Campbell's replacement.
So again I ask, is there a scenario in which the Rams take a quarterback with the first overall pick?
I guess my answer would be, why would they? Why take a quarterback first overall when in all likelihood you can trade down two spots, take that same quarterback, and acquire some other goodies in the process?
After all, I'd argue that it's not just possible but it's rather likely that the Rams receive some kind of trade offer from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I don't think it's going to be a blockbuster offer, but will a third rounder in 2010 and 2011 get it done? Probably. Would a second rounder in 2010 and a conditional mid round pick in 2011 get it done? Why not?
If the Rams are determined to take a quarterback, if they've made their mind up on one of these young signal callers being their pick, then they need to negotiate with Tampa Bay, come up with an agreement that both parties find acceptable, and move down. The offer from Tampa may not be great, but it will at least be something the Rams can get in addition to the player they want. And that's the whole point.
Now, the people who only want Suh probably aren't keen to this idea. Neither are the mock-makers who don't like projecting trades. But again, consider the situation.
If when the draft rolls around the Rams have made up their mind to take a quarterback, if they've ruled out Suh because they think the opportunity to take a QB of the future is too good to pass up, then how can they take him first overall when they could trade down, get additional picks or players, and take the same quarterback with Tampa's #3 pick?
Comments, criticisms, or questions are welcome. As I said, I'm still not sure I completely buy into this train of thought, but it's something I couldn't get out of my head this evening.
-01-19-2010 #2
Re: Question: Is there a scenario where the Rams take a QB first overall?
Very interesting thought Nick. I didn't think about those 2 teams already having young QB's. Its definitely a possibility, though it all hangs on how highly the organization views the QB's. Should be interesting to see how the next couple of months play out. I'd imagine that if a QB was picked at #3 and the QB turned out to be a bust, or even started slowly, there would be a large outcry from writers and fans about the Rams passing on Suh.
-01-19-2010 #3
Re: Question: Is there a scenario where the Rams take a QB first overall?
I think we can and should trade down but fans have to be realistic about what we can get.
I think and extra third round pick and maybe something in 2011 is going to be it but that is enough if we really want a quarterback.
-01-19-2010 #4
Re: Question: Is there a scenario where the Rams take a QB first overall?
I don't see why we should rush into grabbing a QB unless we're head over heels for the guy. At #1, I just don't see it.
I wish we were like other teams where we could just grab a QB and all of our problems disappeared but that's not going to happen. We're not at that point yet unfortunately.
Always and Forever a fan of the St. Louis Rams
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Re: Question: Is there a scenario where the Rams take a QB first overall?
As much as I'd love to grab Suh, if we could pull off a trade like this I would be all for it. Especially if we could manage to grab another 2nd rounder like one of your proposed ideas. We have so many holes to fill, the more draft picks the better. Having the #3, #33 and #35 pick all in one draft would do us wonders. Keep in mind this is a deep draft for DTs, so if we go for a QB instead of Suh in round one there could still be some nice options for us at the top of round 2, and we would still have that other second rounder for an OLB, RB, WR or whoever would present the best value for us.
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Re: Question: Is there a scenario where the Rams take a QB first overall?
I am totally on board your train (of thought). The reasons why are obvious:this deal just makes too much sense for both Tampa Bay and the Rams.
I mean you just gotta know that the Bucs are chomping at the possibility of getting a cornerstone player like Suh (or McCoy, for that matter).
And I'm sure they will say a lot of nice things about Eric Berry in the coming days, but let's be real here. Remember, not too long ago, the Bucs had a guy named Sapp and they know first hand what a dominant DT can do.
At this point in the process it is my opinion that at least one or probably both of the QBs will elevate and grade out to the top 3 of this draft.
Therefore, it absolutely behooves the Rams to get one of them. As fate would have it Tampa Bay has TWO second round picks this year so a they can make a trade without really hurting their own rebuilding plans
According the the Draft Value chart that I have the following trade could happen.
The Rams trade their first pick to Tampa
The Bucs trade their 1st, one of their 2nds, and a 3rd to the Rams.
One other thing I think should be mentioned. We need to try to put ourselves in Billy's shoes. With all of his experience in the NFL would he really pass on a QB? I don't think so.
I am going to miss seeing Ndamakong Suh in a Rams uniform, but we must make this move for a franchise QB.
The opportunity is here, the time is now.
-01-19-2010 #7
Re: Question: Is there a scenario where the Rams take a QB first overall?
I'm always looking for the best and quickest way to bring this team back into contention.
So trades for extra picks always interest me.
In this case however, I don't see it for at least 3 reasons.
1) Suh is far and away better than any QB we could take in this draft. And simply too good to pass on.
2) We need a dominating DT just as much as we need a QB.
and 3) There will undoubtedly be a better valued QB in the 2nd or 3rd round. McCoy in the 2nd round is better than Clausen or Bradford in the 1st.
-01-19-2010 #8DistantRam Guest
Re: Question: Is there a scenario where the Rams take a QB first overall?
The scenario, as has been oulined in the opening post, is that a QB will make more of an impact than a DT.
Only the coaching staff can make that decision.Last edited by DistantRam; -01-19-2010 at 10:27 PM.
-01-19-2010 #9
Re: Question: Is there a scenario where the Rams take a QB first overall?
Truthfully, I dont think this would ever happen , and even if it did, i wouldn't do it. Think this way. A dominating DT will stop the run and help in pass. He will make everyone around him better which would make us overall a better defense (that could put points on the board). There is no possibility of us passing on Ndamukong, we just can't, and why? when u can draft Tony Pike, Sean Canfield or Dan LeFevour in the third..
-01-19-2010 #10
Re: Question: Is there a scenario where the Rams take a QB first overall?
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Re: Question: Is there a scenario where the Rams take a QB first overall?
Agreed 100%. And I think the bust rate is a lot lower for Suh than it is for either of these quarterbacks. That's why I think if the Rams stay @ 1st overall, Suh is the obvious selection. But if this franchise decides that one of the quarterbacks should be their pick, then they need to move down, acquire more resources, and make that pick at the three-spot.
I just don't see any reason for the Rams to take a quarterback first overall when they could take the same player two picks later and acquire additional resources in the process.
I don't think Tampa is going to sell the farm to trade up, either. They have rebuilding of their own to accomplish. That said, they do have an extra second rounder from the Bears. If the Rams could swap firsts with the Bucs in exchange for a second rounder, that might be as good as it's going to get in terms of trade package.
I agree entirely. My point is more about making the case that, if the Rams decide to take a quarterback, then they need to trade down with the Bucs in order to make that pick. Taking a QB first overall when there's at least a solid chance you can trade with Tampa, get additional resources, and take that same QB just doesn't make sense to me.
That might work out to be even on the trade value chart, but I don't see Tampa making that deal. Their first and one of their seconds might be the best they offer, MAYBE a conditional pick in 2011 but that might be stretching it. They may covet Suh, but I don't think they're likely to throw a boatload of picks in a package for him.
You're preaching to the choir here; Suh is my preference as well. I'm simply examining the logic behind taking a QB, and to me, there isn't a strong case at all to take one first overall when you could likely trade down with Tampa and take the same guy while acquiring more resources in the process.
I don't think I specified why the Rams would elect to take a QB over a DT in his hypothetical. Just that if they did make that decision, then it only makes sense to move down in order to make that pick.
Obviously it's all up to the coaching staff, but I think if they take a quarterback first overall, they'll have missed an opportunity to acquire more picks to help this team in a likely trade-down scenario.
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In order for this to happen, the Rams MUST do something worth noting in the free agency period and bring in a viable QB to St. Louis. The problem last year was that everyone and their grandmother knew the Rams were going to go OT with the second pick because they had done nothing to justify going in any other direction (even if Sanchez was a particularly tempting choice).
You could even look at Detroit. What did Detroit do in free agency prior to the draft to shore up their QB position? Nothing. They let Orlovsky leave plus they traded Kitna to the Cowboys. They had Culpepper and Stanton on the roster heading into the draft. Meanwhile, they acquired Julian Peterson from the Seahawks which essentially eliminated Aaron Curry as a possibility at #1. It was pretty obvious that they were going to take a QB with the #1 pick.
If the Rams make a substantial change or move at QB to show other teams that they could potentially take Suh, then it would definitely help their cause in trying to make a move with Tampa. We could get a veteran, stop-gap QB and still draft one with our first pick. However, if we don't do anything of that sort, then it won't be easy for such a trade down possibility to occur. I mean, if Tampa knows that we are targeting a QB and that one of Suh or McCoy will fall in their laps, why even bother trading up and giving away picks (especially this year with the potential of an uncapped free agency season, draft picks will be a hot commodity)? Unless they have Suh rated much, much higher than McCoy, they can just stay at #3 and watch us take Clausen/Bradford and then get whoever falls to them. I am all for a trade down scenario if QB is the route we choose to take, we just need to make something happen in order for it not to be a forgone conclusion like it was last year.Last edited by Bald_81; -01-20-2010 at 11:59 PM.
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Re: Question: Is there a scenario where the Rams take a QB first overall?
I have a hard time believing that, even if the Rams fall in love with one of the top QBs, they'd just take one with the first pick without at least trying to trade down with Detroit or Tampa. As you said, those two teams are not a threat to take a QB with the first pick, having both spend first round selections on a QB last year (of course, it is at least possible that the Rams could trade to #3 and some other team could then trade up to get to the second spot to beat the Rams to the punch).
The tougher issue is... what if neither team bites? Do the Rams still go with the QB or do they then go with Suh? Not sure.
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When your rebuilding and really not expected to do much ..then whats the point of going nuts trying to get all the picks and get franchise qbs in THIS draft. There's guys that fit the bill of Franchise every single year and that's most likely not going to change. You need cornerstones and the more you add this year the better you will be set for the future. taking the clear cut dominant player this year just makes all the sense in the world giving the state of our team. Most fans ive talked to arent expecting a 1999 season where we do a 360 and win a superbowl. This is expected to be a long process so do the thing right and not mess it up trying to be a crowd pleaser. Either go for a QB of the future in a later round or wait until next year.
If you do draft one this year you miss out on Locker or Mallet the following year who both havfe great potential. If your impatient and MUST have your guy this year and the guy you pick doesnt pan out, youve set teh rebuilding back years through trial and error of wasting your pick and time playing a guy who isnt who you want.
Im for one am not a sloppy seconds kind of guy. I believe if your going to do it then do it right. If the rams are picking first and dont receive a better offer than what Nick suggested was most likely, you pass. Get your Suh, BPA second round, BPA third round, etc, then when you hit the later rounds if there's no absolute steals go for the boom or bust picks, the guys like Graham that have outstanding potential.
Devaney said himself, there in the business of getting PLAYMAKERS, guys who sack the QB, bust runs for 80 yards, make big time catches.
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Things to do in London: Enjoy blockbuster film scores at Royal Albert Hall
Published: Thursday 13th of May 2010
People on the lookout for exciting things to do in London this weekend might want to look no further than an evening of music from classic movies at the Royal Albert Hall.
On Friday May 14th, the audience will be treated to a live performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of film scores, from timeless classics through to the latest blockbuster releases.
Soundtracks from films as diverse as Harry Potter and Gladiator will be on the bill, as conductor Paul Bateman leads the talented musicians through a memorable night for film and music fans alike.
Lovers of the great Westerns especially won't want to miss out, as the orchestra will be playing iconic themes from the likes of The Magnificent Seven, Dances With Wolves, A Fistful of Dollars and The Good the Bad and the Ugly.
The world famous Royal Albert Hall boasts an unrivalled list of past performers since it first opened in 1871, including Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Elton John.
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FAMILY TABLE: Spice rub a quick way to impart savory flavor
SAN ANGELO, Texas - Warm weather is here and Father's Day is just around the corner, so of course I have grilling on my mind.
Truth be told, grilling is one of my favorite forms of cooking up meal in the summer, it's laid back, it's outside, and the Darling Husband takes over as Chief Griller. All I have to do is get the meat and vegetables spiced and ready, and then I can relax with an ice cold glass of lemonade. A win-win situation for everyone in the family.
Spice rubs let you add flavor to meats fast. A rub is a mixture of spices, herbs and other seasoning. While they often include sugar and salt, you can decrease these easily by balancing more flavorful spices and herbs in the mix.
I prefer to dry roast whole spices like cumin, coriander and fennel, to coax out the essential oils and refresh the flavors. Then, using a coffee grinder that I use only for spices, I turn the cooled mixture into coarse grounds to better excoriate the meat. If using salt, choose sea salt for the coarser grains.
Massage the dry rub onto the piece(s) of meat and you are done. The natural moisture of meat makes the spices adhere and so no oil is needed. However, adding oil, lemon or lime juice and/or crushed fresh garlic will turn the rub into a paste and that works as well.
You can put thin cuts (fish fillets, boneless chicken breasts) on the grill immediately or within 15 minutes. With lamb chops and steaks, I like to wait at least 30 minutes if not overnight in the refrigerator.
Depending on the spices you include in your rub, you can try out different global flavors each time you grill and never get bored. Now that I think of it, a custom made spice rub that you put together with love and care and put in a pretty or manly container would make a perfect Father's Day gift for the dad who loves to grill!
Here are some globally inspired spice rub recipes for you to try. Remember to balance the different spice/herb types: hot (black pepper, cayenne, chili powder etc.), sweet (Chinese five-spice powder, cinnamon, paprika), earthy (turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika), aromatic (rosemary, lavender, oregano) and sharp (granulated garlic, dry mustard, onion powder etc.).
Asian 5-Spice Spice Rub
adapted from Grace
Parisi's recipe
3 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne powder or red pepper flakes (adjust to your heat tolerance)
1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder (adjust to taste)
1 In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Take care to break all the lumps in the brown sugar. Makes about 1/3 cup. Goes well with chicken, beef or pork.
Southwest Spice
Rub for Pork and Beef
By Bobby Flay
4 tablespoons ancho chili powder
2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili de arbol powder
1 Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Yields about 1 cup of spice mix.
Tandoori Spice
Mix adapted from
4 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl.
2 Transfer to airtight container.
3 DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Store at room temperature. Goes well with chicken, lamb and salmon.
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I guess that's the best footage they could find of the rest of the tribe looking hungry and pathetic, because we're already back with a happily burping Sean, and Paschal who comments, "That means you enjoyed it!" Sean tells us that he didn't feel bad for the other members of the tribe because he and Paschal were smuggling food for them. We see footage of Paschal sneaking food into his napkin, and who did they really think they were fooling? Plus, it's kind of rude to steal food from your hosts and hostesses. Then again, a few starving actors and actresses probably made a killing off of dressing up like Marquesans, chanting a few meaningless phrases, and serving up a meal. Sean explains that he and Paschal had "a move," where they'd block each other, roll the piece of food up in a napkin, and stuff it in their pockets and bags. Paschal tells us they were then brought out in a circle to dance with the Marquesans, but his pockets were so stuffed with food that his pants were falling down. The chanting natives circle and chant around the thankfully still-clothed Paschal and Sean. Sean looks positively rabid in slow motion, while Paschal is a little less frightening. Then again, Paschal's a little less frightening than a bunny rabbit. Paschal voice-overs that being with Sean -- and from such different ways of life -- while experiencing this day has been incredible. He says he'll never hear another tribal drumbeat without remembering and smiling.
Now it's time to leave, and Sean proclaims the Marquesans his "brothers." He tells us that he could tell their dancing and rituals were authentic, even though he saw them later that week in plain clothes at the Marquesas Tiki Bar and Grille. Sean says that the Marquesans didn't care what order he was voted off in (as long as they got their generous Survivor check) and that "the love they gave us was real." As he hugs Akateeny goodbye, he doesn't know what to say. He tears up, then teaches Akateeny and his friends a new handshake. No one chokes on a hot dog, but the Marquesans spirit themselves away anyway and run back into the Island of Dreams or wherever it is that they came from, while Paschal and Sean clutch at each other and shed tears of joy.
The helicopter returns them to camp, and the other members of Soliantu greet them with happy waves. Sean tells us that he and Paschal missed their "island family" and received a welcome of hugs and kisses when they returned. He thinks the others were happy to see them, but once the sweaty, now rancid stolen food was revealed, "it was on." He compares the others to "roaches around the table" as they go at the food. Then Tammy makes a point of thanking only Paschal for bringing back treats. Actually, she might have thanked Sean too, but if she did, it was cut off by the editing. Sean tells us in a confessional that even though the others might vote him off, there's still a "human side" to the game. He says he was excited to bring them food because "the best victories are the ones you can share." I think $1,000,000 is a pretty awesome victory, though, and he's contractually forbidden from sharing that. Still, this is one of the first teacherly things I've heard Sean say.


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ZlyCzlowiek September 09, 2012 3:14 PM Last Edited 967 days ago Great, great ride by Chaz.Laverty & Camier provided some fight on track.WTF with Melandri & Biaggi? Reply Report abuse 9 agree 0 disagree
pcxmac - Unregistered September 09, 2012 3:16 PM OMG THATS AWESOME, I MUST BE WATCHING THE DELAYED EDITION ... LOLZ. 0 agree 1 disagree
pcxmac - Unregistered September 09, 2012 3:17 PM forza Max, keep it rubberside down !!! 2 agree 2 disagree
jimmy - Unregistered September 09, 2012 3:22 PM What a mad race. What's wrong with the 'Ring? So many front end crashes, I think this deserves an investigation. Great ride by Chaz, it was only a matter of time IMO. Camier again overriding that slouch of a bike, this man really CAN ride. Argh, I just love WSBK! 4 agree 0 disagree
mrmotorsport September 09, 2012 3:23 PM Yes Chaz Davies!! What a star! Had the pleasure of meeting him at the Silverstone round. Not only a total gentleman, but one fast b*****d! Reply Report abuse 6 agree 1 disagree
Terminator - Unregistered September 09, 2012 3:26 PM Brilliant stuff from Chaz!!! Wth is wrong with Biaggi and Melandri, did both of them suddenly develop a 'win it or bin it' attitude? 2 agree 1 disagree
czc - Unregistered September 09, 2012 3:30 PM Didn't look like Camier was overriding anything. Losing a bit on the straights to Laverty, but almost running into the back of everyone in the corners. Great result in both races though. 2 agree 0 disagree
Guzzi - Unregistered September 09, 2012 3:39 PM Great race, thrilled that Chaz pulled it off for his first win, his potential has really been showing these last few races.Could be interesting next year, lot of rumours in the press that Chaz will be teammates with Marco M next year at BMW 4 agree 1 disagree
darren - Unregistered September 09, 2012 3:53 PM Great win by chaz great rides by laverty leon johnny well done max 4 getting back on sykes and laverty touched laverty run wide max seen it what a race 1 agree 0 disagree
They must think we're stupid - Unregistered September 09, 2012 3:55 PM So very, very pleased for Chas Davies & Leon Camier ... tho take nothing away from Eugene Laverty, just that I half expected it from Eugene. But how bl00dy tragic that great, tho weird, race was RUINED by repeated spamming ...... thank you Euroshyyte.Companies I won't buy a damn thing from for a fair while if I can avoid it include:Aprilia (If they think we want to watch their adverts instead of racing they're *****s)Smirnoff (probably half pi33ed anyway) Glaxo Smith Klein (why bother)Suzuki (I thought they'd know better)Hislox Insurance (Never heard of you before and now Ill actively avoid you) andTurkish Airlines (I'll fly with them every time .... But only if they're the only airline operating on a route I need). 6 agree 1 disagree


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After spending years in the Blu-ray wilderness, Philips has launched a full-scale assault on the market with a trio of feature-packed BD Live players. The new BDP9100 heads the range and we've already cast our verdict on the marvellous midrange BDP7300, but here we turn our attention to the baby of the bunch, the BDP3000.
Listed on Philips' online shop for £180 but considerably lower if you shop around, the BDP3000 comes with a budget price tag. Inevitably, some features have been sacrificed to reach it, but if this deck does the basics well we could have a bargain on our hands.
You certainly wouldn't guess it's a budget deck from its design, which has all the sophisticated allure of a much pricier player. The flat front panel is sparsely adorned with just four buttons and a large display window, plus the curved corners and glossy black finish are pure eye candy.
The only thing missing is the front USB port found on the BDP7300, the first casualty of the low price. However, build quality hasn't taken a hit - the strong metallic casing makes it feel a lot more substantial than expected.
Philips hasn't gone overboard on rear connections but provides the essentials. There's an HDMI output for piping hi-def video and audio to your TV and receiver, and like any good Blu-ray player it outputs 1080/24p as well as HD audio bitstreams.
You also get an Ethernet port for hooking up to the web and making BD Live downloads. Although we'd prefer a nice clean Wi-Fi connection instead of this cumbersome method, it's perhaps unreasonable to expect wireless connectivity at this price point. The built-in memory isn't big enough to store downloads either, so you'll have to keep a USB flash drive plugged into the port on the back.
Frustratingly, this USB port can't be used to play back digital media, so any MP3, WMA, DivX or JPEG files you want to play have to be burned onto DVD or CD first. Interestingly the deck can also play hi-def WMV files but with limited success - we got a gorgeous hi-def picture but no sound, and with certain files playback is very jerky.
The socket line-up is completed by component, composite, coaxial digital and analogue stereo outputs. Unsurprisingly there are no multichannel analogue outputs like the BDP7300, which will only be a problem if your receiver lacks HDMI inputs and you want to enjoy hi-res soundtracks.


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Liberty (dog)
Liberty | |
President Gerald Ford and Liberty in the Oval Office in 1974
Species | Dog |
Breed | Golden Retriever |
Sex | female |
Born | Honor's Foxfire Liberty Hume February 8, 1974 California |
Died | 1984 |
Owner | The Ford Family |
Honor's Foxfire Liberty Hume (AKC Registration Number SB578950) was the Golden Retriever Presidential pet of Betty Ford and Gerald Ford. Liberty was born February 8, 1974 and given to the president as an 8-month-old puppy by his daughter Susan Ford and new White House photographer David Hume Kennerly in the fall of 1974. The breeder of the dark gold pup was Ann (Avis) Friberg of Mount Vernon, Washington.[1]
Liberty was frequently photographed with Ford in the Oval Office, in the swimming pool at Camp David and on the South Lawn of the White House. She also had a litter of pups in the White House on September 14, 1975, one of which – Misty – was kept by Ford.[2] At one point Ford was locked in a White House stairwell after returning from walking the dog on the South Lawn early one morning.[3] Photographs of the dog were autographed with a rubber stamp of her paw print.[4] Stories indicated that if Ford wanted to end a conversation in the Oval Office he would signal Liberty and she would go to the guest wagging her tail creating a natural break.[5]
The dog, along with Ford, was mercilessly parodied by comedian Chevy Chase on Saturday Night Live sketches in which she was depicted as a stuffed prop.
Ford discussed the dog in a speech on October 9, 1974 in a tribute to William Scranton in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:[6]
- This puppy has really taken over the White House. In fact, you may have seen some of us laughing up here during dinner. As I reached in my pocket to get a match to light my pipe, look what I pulled out of the pocket — some dog biscuits! [Laughter]
- Let me tell you the story about Susan and Dave and how they bought this dog. I first should preface that the Fords had had two previous golden retrievers. One lived 13 years and died, and then another one died a year ago in August after 9 years. So we are fairly partial, I would say, to golden retrievers.
- Well, Dave and Susan called up a very highly recommended individual who had contacts with the people who raise golden retrievers all over the country. And Dave, as I understand it — who is communicating with the breeder who happened to have a golden retriever about this age — Dave asked the individual if they had a dog and was it available, and the owner said that they had this 8-month-old golden retriever, but breeder was a little cautious — they're very possessive about these dogs — and he asked in a very nice way who the dog's owner would be.
- And they said, Dave and Susan, that they had to keep it a secret. Well, the kennel owner said that they don't sell dogs that way. He would have to know who the dog's owner would be, and he wanted to know would the dog have a good home.
- So, Dave and Susan very specifically assured the dog owner that it would have a good home. They explained that the parents were friendly and middle-aged and they had four children. The kennel owner said, "That sounds fine. What kind of a house do they live in?"
- Susan and Dave said, "Well, it is a big white house with a fence around it." The kennel owner said, "This is a big dog. Will it have enough to eat? Does the father have a steady job?" Well, on that question, they were stuck a bit. [Laughter]
- Needless to say they got the dog and, in the appropriate spirit of the city of Philadelphia, we have named her "Liberty." One of those inquisitive reporters that we have in Washington asked Susan who is going to take care of Liberty; who is going to feed her and groom her and take her out each night or every morning? And Susan did not hesitate one minute. She said, "Of course, it will be Dad." So, I have this feeling — this is one Liberty that is going to cost me some of mine. [Laughter]
- But in a very broader sense, that is the true nature of liberty. It comes with both privileges and obligations. Freedom, we all know, is seldom free.
See also[edit]
Media related to Liberty (dog) at Wikimedia Commons
- ^ Honor's Foxfire Liberty Hume - Golden Retriever Weekly - Directory Section - Dog Search
- ^ Remarks at a Republican Party Fundraising Dinner in Portland - September 4, 1975 - American Presidency Project
- ^ The Times of My Life - by Betty Ford - October 1978. ISBN 0-06-011298-0
- ^ Celebrity Parents E-H - landofpuregold.com
- ^ A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford, by Gerald R. Ford, August 1979. ISBN 0-06-011297-2
- ^ Remarks at a Dinner Honoring William W. Scranton in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - The American Presidency Project at UCSB
External links[edit]
- White House: Presidential Pets - White House photo
- Ford Family Pets - from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum photographs section
- Liberty's Pedigree at Golden Retriever Weekly
- Liberty's K9Data Page Link
Honorary titles | ||
Preceded by King Timahoe (Richard Nixon's Irish Setter) |
White House pet dog August 9, 1974 – January 20, 1977 |
Succeeded by Grits (Jimmy Carter's Border Collie) |


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Golfer Stacy Lewis wins ESPY award
LPGA player in the world named top female golfer
In case you missed it Wednesday, Stacy Lewis took home another trophy. Lewis, the No. 2 golfer in the world in the Rolex rankings, won the ESPY award as the top female golfer.
Thanks to everyone that voted! I won my first ESPY!
— Stacy Lewis (@Stacy_Lewis) July 18, 2013
Lewis, who will tee off at 1:15 p.m. today, won through a fan vote that ran on ESPN's web site. In 2012, Lewis won four events and had 16 top-ten tournament finishes, and has seven career wins and 47 top-ten finishes.
Lewis tees off at 1:15 p.m. from the 10th tee, with Michelle Wie and So Yeon Ryu, the defending tournament champion.
Tiger Woods won the ESPY for the top male golfer, his sixth ESPY and first since 2009.


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Brett Miller is the Managing Partner of the New York office, a partner in the Business Restructuring & Insolvency Group, and the co-chair of the Distressed Real Estate Group. He handles chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings, bankruptcy-related acquisitions, cross-border insolvency matters, bankruptcy-related litigation and insolvency-sensitive transactions. He has represented parties in restructurings in industries such as real estate, transportation, retail, manufacturing, food service, oil and gas, and media.
Mr. Miller's clients include official and ad hoc creditors' committees, bank groups, individual lenders, court-appointed fiduciaries, debtors, and investors that focus on distressed situations. He is currently representing the official committee of TCEH unsecured creditors for Energy Future Holdings and its affiliates in their chapter 11 cases and recently represented Louis Freeh as chapter 11 trustee of MF Global, the official committees of unsecured creditors in each of the Pinnacle Airlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Hawaiian Telcom restructurings, the $2.6 billion Corporate Credit Agreement lender group in the General Growth Properties case, Wachovia Bank, N.A. in the Extended Stay Inc. case, and Qimonda AG in its chapter 15 case.
Mr. Miller is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and a former co-chair of the Intellectual Property Subcommittee of the Bankruptcy & Corporate Reorganization Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. He is listed as a leading lawyer for Bankruptcy & Restructuring in Chambers Global 2015 and Chambers USA 2014 where he is described as "very creative and very responsive" and noted for his ability "to bring people together for a consensual resolution." Mr. Miller is recommended by Legal 500 US, where sources note his "practice approach" and ability to "lay out choices clearly with appropriate views on risks and opportunities." He is also listed in the 2013 and 2014 editions of Best Lawyers. In 2014, Mr. Miller was recognized by Law360 as a "MVP" of the bankruptcy bar. Turnarounds & Workouts named him an "Outstanding Restructuring Lawyer" for 2014 and an "Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer" from 2003 through 2006.
Mr. Miller received his B.A. from Columbia University in 1988 and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1991.